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Job description
Join our dynamic team as a Trailer Mechanic and play a vital role in maintaining and repairing trailers, heavy equipment, and industrial assets to ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will keep our environmental services fleet in top condition.
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
3 weeks PTO annually
4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with an employer match
Paid holidays
We will handle the transport of your tool box to our shop
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services and more!
Key Responsibilities:
Perform repairs on trailers, including wiring, brakes, wheel seals, electrical systems, ABS issues and welding as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication, tune-ups, filter replacements, tire rotations, and minor adjustments.
Complete required paperwork associated with vehicle repairs, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
Conduct safety inspections to identify, record, and report equipment deterioration for replacement or repair.
Maintain accurate, updated preventive maintenance records.
Assist other mechanics with repairs and projects as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards, ensuring tools and equipment are in safe operating condition.
Requirements & Qualifications
3 to 5 years of trailer maintenance and repair experience.
Practical experience with trailer electrical systems and wiring; welding experience is a plus.
Ownership of personal tools suitable for the position.
High School diploma or GED.
Ability to work 40–50 hours per week, including overtime and occasional Saturdays.
Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and relevant state and federal regulations
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Worksite address
grand rapids, MI, 49504, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.